RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Last time I went here was two weeks ago and was pretty crappy really as visibility was piss poor, I think it's one of those places you need to see where you are going. Even though most of the slopes were nice and groomed at the beginning of the morning, towards midday, they became pretty choppy, and wasn't even busy. And by 3pm, a lot of them had become pretty iced up. Took a ride on the Sancho-course to finish the day, and it was more moguls than a smooth ride, definitely worthy of a black rated course. Also, some of the beginner slopes near the central entrance a more lower intermediate. Powder was a little difficult to find except for under the lifts and a couple of shortcuts. A good place though and would go there again. And next time, will take my longer lens as was a little nervous taking out my baby for the first time on the slopes. Some pics for your eyes: Echigo Yuzawa town on the outward and return journey. Looking across to Uonuma city? How many people does it take to clean a roof? I will board down this mountain! Perhaps some of the SJF team can name these mountains? Looking across to Centleisure Maiko. I think. Some nicely groomed tracks at the start of the day after a few runs. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Rob, was the park features open? When I was there on Sunday they were closed and under a thick blanket of powder.....looked VERY inviting to just run through the slope as it was untouched all day!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 The half pipe was being groomed/built: Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 My house in this picture! Nice pics Rob (Yes that is Maiko in that next to last one) Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Cheers - any tips MB? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 What about? Isn't there a Top Tips thread already? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 really? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Top tip - Hakkai-san or Maiko. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Geez, Rob, you had a nice day out there! cheers for the pics. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 wow, a bluebird day. I like those dudes on the roof. I think it should take 12 to clear any given roof on a sunday. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 thanks - weather was almost perfect too, just a little too warm. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted January 20, 2010 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey you can see me waving in the 2nd photo! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 thought you were eating donuts at that time. Link to post Share on other sites
yoroshiku onegai shimasu 2 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Love the photo of those guys clearing the roof! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 looks like noone found the sticker then. It should be at the top, in the bell hut. You miss out on a free snowboarding dvd. Link to post Share on other sites
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